21 May 2025

Young farmers in charity tractor pull

Thorngumbald Young Farmers carried out a charity tractor pull (and push!) on Saturday, April 26. They pulled and pushed the vehicle between Thorngumbald, Hedon, Preston ...
Posted in Community News, Hedon, Lelley, Preston, Thorngumbald

Pupils support charity with odd socks and chocs

by Rebecca Hannant Holderness Academy has raised £200 for a local Down Syndrome charity after a week-long schedule of activities and assemblies. From Monday, March ...
Posted in Community News, Preston

Crematorium wins national building excellence award

Lelley Fields Crematorium in Preston has won a national building award. Opened in February 2022, the £9.6 million facility was named the Best Public or ...
Posted in Lelley, News, Preston

Lights out at ‘picture palace’

by Ray Duffill Keeping Mum is the next – and last – show at the “Preston Picture Palace” later this month. “Keeping Mum is a ...
Posted in Community News, Preston

Teenagers killed in New Year crash named

Two teenagers who died after a crash in Preston on New Year’s Day have been named by their families. William Herbert, 16, from Howden, died ...
Posted in News, Preston

Church packed for Songbirds Nativity

by Ray Duffill Angels, shepherds, wise folk and barnyard animals of all kinds dominated the scene at the Songbirds Christmas Nativity in St Augustine’s Church, ...
Posted in Community News, Hedon, Preston

Lions bring Santa’s sleigh to town and villages

Holderness Lions are once again bringing Santa’s Sleigh to Hedon and nearby villages, continuing the cherished annual tradition. Children will eagerly await a glimpse of ...
Posted in Hedon, News, Preston, Thorngumbald

WI members complete huge poppy cascade project

by Ray Duffill Preston WI members have been busy this year knitting and crocheting poppies for a poppy cascade to adorn the village’s All Saints ...
Posted in News, Preston

Pupil awarded Blue Peter badge for bike donation

by Rebecca Hannant A year eight student at Holderness Academy has been awarded a Blue Peter badge after helping to raise money and awareness for ...
Posted in News, Preston

Family fun and safety day at village fire station

Preston Fire Station will host an open day later this month. The station will welcome visitors between 10.30am and 3pm on Saturday, October 26. A ...
Posted in News, Preston
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